Poole to Horley bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Poole to Horley

Showing times and prices for Jun 04

Cheapest price

$19

Average price

$34

Fastest journey

3 h 55 m

Average duration

4 h 57 m

Buses per day

3

Distance

138 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Poole to Horley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Poole to Horley will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.

Fast buses

Of the 3 buses that leave Poole for Horley on Thu, Jun 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jun 04 the direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 4 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .

On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest buses will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • FlixBus
    9:30 AM5h05
    Poole
    2:35 PMHorley
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    3:45 PM5h50
    Poole
    9:35 PMHorley
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    7:00 PM3h55
    Poole
    10:55 PMHorley
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Poole to Horley

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poole to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $53.

Distance: 85 miles (138 km)

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Bus
Train
Driving

$28

Average price

Cheapest

$69

Average price

$38

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 53m

Average total duration

4h 23m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 20m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 22m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Poole to Horley is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Horley:

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Horley costing on average $69 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from Poole to Horley is by train with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Horley take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Poole and Horley including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Poole to Horley among Omio's users.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

Poole to Horley Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:20AM
Arrival Time
05:35AM
Duration
4h15
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$85
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:50AM
Arrival Time
07:00AM
Duration
4h10
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$85
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:00AM
Arrival Time
07:50AM
Duration
4h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$31
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:00AM
Arrival Time
08:45AM
Duration
3h45
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$84
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:00AM
Arrival Time
09:35AM
Duration
4h35
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$40
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:50AM
Arrival Time
11:05AM
Duration
4h15
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$91
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
12:30PM
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Wed, Fri
Cheapest price
$24
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
09:00AM
Arrival Time
01:00PM
Duration
4h00
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$76
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
02:35PM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$19
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:05AM
Arrival Time
02:55PM
Duration
3h50
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$23
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
11:05AM
Arrival Time
03:20PM
Duration
4h15
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$70
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
04:35PM
Duration
5h05
Departure days
Mon, Tue
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
12:55PM
Arrival Time
05:25PM
Duration
4h30
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$65
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
06:15PM
Duration
4h45
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$23
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:55PM
Arrival Time
07:05PM
Duration
4h10
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$65
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:15PM
Arrival Time
08:00PM
Duration
4h45
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
03:45PM
Arrival Time
09:30PM
Duration
5h45
Departure days
Mon, Thu, Sat
Cheapest price
$21
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:55PM
Arrival Time
09:10PM
Duration
4h15
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$65
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:00PM
Arrival Time
10:55PM
Duration
3h55
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$60
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
11:55PM
Duration
3h55
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$65

Live departures

Poole to Horley bus times

The table below shows live departures for Poole to Horley buses for today, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM Poole, Seldown Coach Park
3h50
2:55 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM Poole, Seldown Coach Park
4h00
3:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park
4h45
6:15 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park
4h55
6:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX200
On time
2:55 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park
4h10
7:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX2002:55 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park
4h00
6:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park
4h45
8:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park
4h35
7:50 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX025
On time
4:55 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park
4h15
9:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX025
On time
4:55 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park
4h05
9:00 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX025
On time
8:00 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park
3h55
11:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South
1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX025
On time
8:00 PM Poole, Seldown Coach Park
3h45
11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North
1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Poole to Horley

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Buses from Poole to Horley run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.

The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 3h 55m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
85 miles (138 km)
Average bus duration
4h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
$19 (€15)
Buses per day
33
Fastest bus
3h 55m
First bus
12:20 AM
Last bus
11:45 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Fri
Best time to book
49 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Poole to HorleyYou can travel by bus between Poole to Horley with National Express for as low as $19 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 55m
Cheapest Price
$60 (€48)
National Express frequency
25 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bus from Poole to Horley

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poole to Horley by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Horley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Poole to Horley can start from as little as $19 (€15) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Poole to Horley is $28 (€22) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Poole to Horley is 3h 55m to travel the 85 miles (138 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Poole to Horley leaves at 12:20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Poole to Horley leaves at 11:45 PM.
There are 33 buses a day from Poole to Horley which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Poole to Horley, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Horley. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Poole and Horley and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Horley from Poole is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 55m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Poole to Horley is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Poole and Horley including taking a bus and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Poole to Horley:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Poole to Horley for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Poole to Horley depends on the bus companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Poole to Horley.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Poole to Horley:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Poole to Horley:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Poole to Horley.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Poole to Horley with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Poole to Horley with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Poole to Horley with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Poole nor Horley are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Poole to Horley among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Horley, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in busy areas and near transportation hubs. It's advisable to stay alert when using public transport and avoid unlicensed taxis to prevent overcharging or scams. Additionally, travelers should watch for fraudulent ticket sellers and only purchase transportation tickets from official sources to ensure safety and authenticity.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Poole to Horley

Poole
Horley
The major bus station for departures in Poole is Poole, Seldown Coach Park. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Poole, Seldown Coach Park for your trip from Poole to Horley.
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